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Line 1: − + + + + − ==Short Overview== − There are many definitions related to domain kiting but the core idea is the same one: a practice which takes advantage of the [[Add Grace Period|add grace period]] whereby someone decides to register, subsequently cancels, and then re-registers the same domain name. The term "domain kiting" was first used by Bob Parsons, CEO and founder of [[GoDaddy|GoDaddy.com]]. "Kiting" comes from the illegal practice of check kiting.<ref>[http://www.sans.org/security-resources/security_plus/domain_kiting_sp08.php Domain Kiting and Check Kiting]</ref> Line 18:
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'''Domain Kiting''' is the practice in which a registrant returns a name just before the five-day period expires and re-registers it again as soon as it becomes available.<ref>[http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/domain+kiting Domain Kiting Defintion]</ref> This practice is similar to [[Domain Tasting]] but has a different technique and purpose.
'''Domain Kiting''' is the practice in which a registrant returns a name just before the five-day period expires and re-registers it again as soon as it becomes available.<ref>[http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/domain+kiting Domain Kiting Definition]. The Free Dictionary.</ref> This practice is similar to [[Domain Tasting]], thought it has a different purpose.
==Overview==
There are many definitions related to domain kiting but the core idea is the same one: a practice which takes advantage of the [[Add Grace Period|add grace period]] whereby someone decides to register, subsequently cancels, and then re-registers the same domain name. The term "domain kiting" was first used by Bob Parsons, CEO and founder of [[GoDaddy|GoDaddy.com]]. "Kiting" comes from the illegal practice of check kiting.<ref>[http://www.sans.org/security-resources/security_plus/domain_kiting_sp08.php Domain Kiting and Check Kiting EXPIRED]</ref>
==How Does It Work?==
==How Does It Work?==
Domain kiting involves the following three actions:
Domain kiting involves the following three actions:
Another reason is to see which names generate traffic and income, with the eventual intention to legitimately register those names; i.e., "'''taste test'''" the name.
Another reason is to see which names generate traffic and income, with the eventual intention to legitimately register those names; i.e., "'''taste test'''" the name.
==References==
==References==
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